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Presenter: Welcome to Mind Tools' Video Learning Series.
Think back to your best and worst bosses. What was it about the best ones that inspired you to do great work? What was it about the worst ones that made working for them so difficult?
Chances are, their ability to manage their own emotions and assess the mood of their team had a major impact on you and the people around you.
Leadership experts Daniel Goleman, Richard Boyatzis and Annie McKee identified six emotional leadership styles that skilled leaders can use and adjust depending on the situation and circumstance.
The first is Visionary Leadership. Visionary leaders inspire, and push people to use their initiative. To develop visionary leadership, you need to have confidence, empathy, enthusiasm, and energy.
Coaching Leaders are encouraging and empathic. Their approach is, "Try this!" They connect their team members' skills and values, and align them with their organization's mission. This style builds rapport, and boosts trust and motivation.
But this style likely won't work with employees who either require frequent feedback, or simply don't want to learn.
The third style, Affiliative Leadership, builds harmony between people. It emphasizes emotional connections and inclusivity. To use this style you will need to recognize and value your people's different emotional needs.
Affiliative Leadership works best when there is team tension or conflict, or to motivate people through stressful times.
